Rendering of the Crossing of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, NY

Leon Dabo's architectural rendering depicts the interior crossing of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine during construction. The composition uses dramatic perspective to showcase the monumental scale of the arched vault and supporting piers, with construction scaffolding and workers visible below. Dabo employed sepia tones and blue accents to emphasize structural elements while maintaining spatial clarity. Flanking the main view are detailed elevation drawings of the cathedral's exterior spires and towers. This rendering served both as construction documentation and artistic interpretation, reflecting turn-of-the-century approaches to visualizing ambitious architectural projects in progress.